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Unlocking the Photophysics Behind Next‑Generation Solar Materials

Solar‑cell materials are evaluated by combining spectral and time-resolved photoluminescence and absorption to quantify defects, quantum yield and recombination dynamics. These photophysical insights are complemented by Raman microscopy, which identifies crystal phases, strain and structural uniformity relevant to photovoltaic efficiency.

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High-Resolution Raman Mapping Uncovers BiVO<sub>4</sub> Heterogeneity: A Key to Boosting Solar Fuel Efficiency
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November 12, 2025

High-Resolution Raman Mapping Uncovers BiVO4 Heterogeneity: A Key to Boosting Solar Fuel Efficiency

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Photocatalysis
RM5RMS1000
Raman
Correlative Raman, Photoluminescence, and FLIM Imaging of CdSe Quantum Dots Embedded in Glass
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June 24, 2025

Correlative Raman, Photoluminescence, and FLIM Imaging of CdSe Quantum Dots Embedded in Glass

7 min read time
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RMS1000
PhotoluminescenceRaman
Probing Nanoscale Surface Roughness in CdTe for Solar Cell Optimisation Using Photoluminescence and Resonance Raman Microscopy
Research Highlight
June 2, 2025

Probing Nanoscale Surface Roughness in CdTe for Solar Cell Optimisation Using Photoluminescence and Resonance Raman Microscopy

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PhotovoltaicsSemiconductors
RM5RMS1000
PhotoluminescenceRaman
Confocal Raman, Photoluminescence, and Photocurrent Imaging of an Organic Solar Cell
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February 6, 2025

Confocal Raman, Photoluminescence, and Photocurrent Imaging of an Organic Solar Cell

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EnergyEnvironmentPhotovoltaics
RM5RMS1000
PhotoluminescenceRaman
High Pressure Raman Spectroscopy of Piezochromic Materials
Research Highlight
November 21, 2024

High Pressure Raman Spectroscopy of Piezochromic Materials

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LEDs and LightingPhotovoltaicsSemiconductors
RM5RMS1000
Raman
High Pressure Spectral and Time-Resolved Photoluminescence of Halide Perovskite Crystals with a Diamond Anvil Cell
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November 5, 2024

High Pressure Spectral and Time-Resolved Photoluminescence of Halide Perovskite Crystals with a Diamond Anvil Cell

6 min read time
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2D MaterialsPhotovoltaicsSemiconductors
FLS1000FS5RMS1000
FLIMPhotoluminescenceRaman
Identifying Triplet-Triplet Annihilation Upconversion Loss Mechanisms Using Transient Absorption and Photoluminescence Spectroscopy
Research Highlight
February 9, 2024

Identifying Triplet-Triplet Annihilation Upconversion Loss Mechanisms Using Transient Absorption and Photoluminescence Spectroscopy

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Photovoltaics
FLS1000LP980
PhotoluminescenceTransient Absorption
Raman Imaging of Strain in a Silicon Semiconductor Wafer
Application Notes
December 7, 2023

Raman Imaging of Strain in a Silicon Semiconductor Wafer

4 min read time
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PhotovoltaicsSemiconductors
RM5RMS1000
Raman
Observing Phase Transitions in a Halide Perovskite Using Temperature Dependent Photoluminescence Spectroscopy
Application Notes
May 23, 2023

Observing Phase Transitions in a Halide Perovskite Using Temperature Dependent Photoluminescence Spectroscopy

9 min read time
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LEDs and LightingPhotovoltaicsSemiconductors
FLS1000FS5
Photoluminescence
Comparing Hole Extraction Efficiencies in Perovskite Solar Cells using Photoluminescence Quantum Yield
Application Notes
November 25, 2021

Comparing Hole Extraction Efficiencies in Perovskite Solar Cells using Photoluminescence Quantum Yield

8 min read time
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PhotovoltaicsSemiconductors
FLS1000
Photoluminescence
Imaging Charge Extraction in VACNT Perovskite Solar Cells using Spectral and Lifetime Confocal Photoluminescence Mapping
Application Notes
June 30, 2021

Imaging Charge Extraction in VACNT Perovskite Solar Cells using Spectral and Lifetime Confocal Photoluminescence Mapping

5 min read time
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PhotovoltaicsSemiconductors
RMS1000
PhotoluminescenceRaman
Illuminating Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Photocatalytic Solar Fuel Mechanisms; Luminescence and Transient Absorption Spectroscopy
Research Highlight
April 29, 2020

Illuminating Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Photocatalytic Solar Fuel Mechanisms; Luminescence and Transient Absorption Spectroscopy

4 min read time
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Energy
LP980
Transient Absorption
Enhanced Solar Cell Performance with Pt-based ‘Roller-Wheel’ Molecules; Utilising Transient Absorption for Excited State Energies and Lifetimes
Research Highlight
March 31, 2020

Enhanced Solar Cell Performance with Pt-based ‘Roller-Wheel’ Molecules; Utilising Transient Absorption for Excited State Energies and Lifetimes

2 min read time
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Photovoltaics
LP980
Transient Absorption
Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs); Understanding and Optimising Energy and Electron Transfers Through Transient Absorption Data
Research Highlight
June 3, 2019

Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs); Understanding and Optimising Energy and Electron Transfers Through Transient Absorption Data

3 min read time
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Photovoltaics
LP980
Transient Absorption
Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer (PCET); Spectral and Kinetic Transient Absorption Analysis of Acridine Orange with Tri-Tert-Butylphenol
Research Highlight
January 14, 2019

Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer (PCET); Spectral and Kinetic Transient Absorption Analysis of Acridine Orange with Tri-Tert-Butylphenol

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Photochemistry
LP980
Transient Absorption
Temperature-Dependent Absolute Photoluminescence Quantum Yield (PLQY) Measurements of a Halide Perovskite
Application Notes
June 18, 2018

Temperature-Dependent Absolute Photoluminescence Quantum Yield (PLQY) Measurements of a Halide Perovskite

9 min read time
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PhotovoltaicsSemiconductors
FLS1000FS5
Photoluminescence
Measuring Charge Carrier Lifetime in Halide Perovskite Using Time-Resolved Photoluminescence Spectroscopy
Application Notes
February 23, 2018

Measuring Charge Carrier Lifetime in Halide Perovskite Using Time-Resolved Photoluminescence Spectroscopy

7 min read time
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PhotovoltaicsSemiconductors
FLS1000
Photoluminescence
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Raman-Based Semiconductor Wafer Quality Assurance Using the RMS1000 and WaferMAP

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